About PC Backup 360 potentially unwanted application: How to remove it correctly

How does PC Backup 360 potentially unwanted application work?

Free software often contains unwanted programs that, when downloaded, are installed along with the legal package of this software. Since PUPs are built into the EULA, unwanted programs fall into categories other than malware.

The PUP virus likes to get on your PC the most through downloads, so you should not download files without a good antivirus, such as AVarmor. To remove PC Backup 360 potentially unwanted application, you need to enable the PUP detection feature.

The PUP virus also knows how to get into the system through other methods like Dark Patterns and user interfaces.

The main signs of PC Backup 360 potentially unwanted application

• Links to websites go to sites that the user did not select.
• Browser pop-ups show various false updates with the rest of the unnecessary software.
• Ads begin to appear in unwanted areas of the screen.
• Unknown programs are installed without the user's knowledge.
• The home page of the web browser changes on its own without the user being aware of it.
• Web pages selected by the user are not displayed correctly.

How do you remove PC Backup 360 potentially unwanted application?

There are different circumstances of Pup manifestations, but there are several ways that can help:

• It would help if you used the browser settings tool to reset its home page. You can also reinstall the browser.
• Remove PC Backup 360 potentially unwanted application from Control Panel.
• Use AVarmor, whose specialization is focused on PC Backup 360 potentially unwanted application removal. This program can properly scan and remove unwanted PC Backup 360 potentially unwanted application, its files, and registry changes.

Method 1: Remove PC Backup 360 potentially unwanted application from browsers

If the problems with the browser remain unchanged, then the user should manually try to remove all unwanted plug-ins, extensions, and settings. Let's understand how to do it in different browsers.

Internet Explorer

Reset all current Internet Explorer settings. You need to reset them to their defaults so that the Internet Explorer browser returns to its original state.

1. Click the gear symbol (top right corner).
2. Navigate to Internet Options.
3. Select Advanced.
4. Click on Reset Settings.
5. Now check Delete personal settings. Click on Reset.
6. Close each Internet Explorer window and restart it.

Mozilla Firefox

Reset all Firefox settings because you need to reset the browser to its default settings.

1. Go to the Firefox menu.
2. Select Help.
3. Choose Troubleshooting Information. Click on Update Firefox.
4. Click on Reset Firefox.
5. Close each open browser window and restart Firefox.

Google Chrome

The current Chrome settings need to be reset to their defaults so that Google Chrome goes back to the way it was from the beginning.

1. Click the Chrome menu icon.
2. Go to Settings.
3. Under Settings, scroll to the bottom of the page, where you select Show advanced settings.
4. Once again, go to the bottom of the page to choose Reset Browser Settings.
5. Click Reset and restart the browser.

Microsoft Edge

Reset all current Microsoft Edge settings.

1. Click the "..." sign on the Edge menu.
2. Select Extensions.
3. Look at the recently installed browser add-ons and select the ones you want to remove.
4. Now change the home page settings.
5. Once again, click on "...".
6. Go to Settings.
7. Go to the On Startup section.
8. In this area, find a pup and disable it.

Safari

Reset all current Safari settings

1. Go to the Safari menu.
2. Select Preferences.
3. The Preferences window will appear where you need to select Extensions. Look for recently installed extensions.
4. Uninstall each recently installed extension.
5. Go to the Preferences window and choose General, where the home page should be set to the desired URL.

Method 2: Remove PC Backup 360 potentially unwanted application from Control Panel

To fix the situation, you need to go to the Windows Control Panel. Each version of the operating system has its way:

Windows 8: right-click in the lower-left corner, where you select the Control Panel.

Windows XP, 7, 10, Vista: go to Start, where you must select the Control Panel.

Now set View By small icons. Windows XP has its method: click Switch to the classic view on the left.

1. Open Programs and Features. In Windows XP, you open Add or Remove Programs.
2. Click on Installed On to sort each program by the installation date.
3. Find PC Backup 360 potentially unwanted application and remove it immediately.
4. Additionally, uninstall all unknown programs that have been installed on the PC recently.

Method 3: Use AVarmor

The antivirus program will find the malware and then remove it from your browser and PC.

First, you need to download AVarmor and run it. After the scan is complete, you need to select the found objects, which will be located in the Registry and Web Browsers tabs. Boldly delete each found object to clear your computer.

How can I prevent PC Backup 360 potentially unwanted application from infiltrating your computer?

You can prevent PC Backup 360 potentially unwanted application from getting onto your PC by using our tips.

Don't ignore the EULA

The EULA is an end-user license agreement. This clause is attached to every program you download. It is a legal contract between the user and the developers. Many people don't read this legal agreement by clicking the "I accept" button.

Hackers like to use the EULA as a target to slip programs onto PCs. Never accept the terms of use if you haven't read them.

Fake Updates

Some updates often appear on temporarily created sites with open source and downloaders, which trick users and make additional traffic. The problem can be solved quickly - click the "Reject" button.

Use antivirus

Users are better to install the AVarmor antivirus, which will protect against viruses and PC Backup 360 potentially unwanted application in particular. Keep yourself safe from other types of malware that violate your privacy.